Current Affairs Quiz 2nd July 2023
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Question 1:
Who recently won the 2023 Lausanne Diamond League title in Javelin throw?
A) Julian Webber
B) Jakub Vadlech
C) Neeraj Chopra
D) Richard Branson
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Neeraj Chopra clinched the 2023 Lausanne Diamond League title with a best throw of 87.66 meters.
Question 2:
Which space tourism company recently completed its first commercial spaceflight named Galactic 01?
A) SpaceX
B) NASA
C) Virgin Galactic
D) Blue Origin
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Virgin Galactic, founded by Sir Richard Branson in 2004, completed its first commercial spaceflight called Galactic 01.
Question 3:
Which country became the first to ban thin plastic bags at supermarkets in 2023?
A) Australia
B) Canada
C) New Zealand
D) United Kingdom
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: New Zealand set a global precedent by prohibiting thin plastic bags in supermarkets as of July 1, 2023.
Question 4:
Who has been appointed as the Special Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as mentioned in the recent updates?
A) Manoj Sashidhar
B) Anurag
C) Ravi Sinha
D) Ajay Bhatnagar
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: Ajay Bhatnagar, a seasoned IPS officer from the 1989 Jharkhand cadre batch, has been named the CBI’s Special Director.
Question 5:
Which of the following political parties was NOT associated with the late Bir Devinder Singh during his political career?
A) Congress
B) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)
C) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
D) People’s Party of Punjab
Answer and Explanation
- Explanation: During his political career, Bir Devinder Singh was associated with Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), People’s Party of Punjab, SAD (Taksali), and SAD (Sanyukt). There was no mention of his association with the BJP.
